Easy Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Pockets

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Make these Air Fryer Ham and Cheese Pockets using only 4 ingredients!

Duration:

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 483kcal

Equipment

  • Air Fryer

Ingredients

  • 4 (8-inch) flour tortillas
  • 8 slices ham
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar jack cheese
  • 1 tablespoon butter softened

Instructions

Air Fryer Instructions:

  • Stack the tortillas on a microwave safe plate, cover with a damp paper towel and microwave for 20 seconds.
  • Chop the ham into small pieces.
  • To the center of a tortilla, add cheese, ham, and more cheese.
  • Fold the edges of the tortilla in and the fold up the tortilla through the middle until closed. Repeat for the remaining 3 tortilla wraps.
  • Preheat air fryer to 380 degrees Fahrenheit and set the timer for 5 minutes.
  • Brush the top of each tortilla with the softened butter. Top with shredded cheese. Be sure to press the cheese down into the butter so it sticks.
  • Add the pockets to the air fryer, seam down, and cook for 5 minutes until the cheese has melted. Be sure to check on them halfway through.
  • Carefully remove the pockets from the air fryer. Let them cool, then enjoy!

Oven Instructions:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Warm the tortillas in the microwave using a tortilla warmer or covered with a damp paper towel for 20 seconds.
  • Chop the ham into small pieces.
  • Laying a tortilla flat, add ¼ cup of shredded cheese to the center of the tortilla, then add the ham, and more cheese.
  • Fold the outer edges in and then fold the tortilla up through the middle until closed. Repeat with the remaining 3 tortillas.
  • Spread softened butter on top of each wrap and then sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Be sure the cheese sticks to the butter.
  • Place the ham and cheese pockets seam down on a parchment paper lined baking sheet and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese has melted.
  • Remove the pockets from the oven, let cool, then enjoy for lunch, dinner, or a snack.

Make Ahead Method:

  • Prepare the ham and cheese pockets as directed in the recipe, but do not cook.
  • Individually wrap each pocket with parchment paper and place in a freezer bag.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
  • Cook the pockets by removing the parchment paper and cooking them seam down in the air fryer for 5-7 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit until the cheese on top is melted and bubbly.

Freezer Instructions:

  • Prepare ham and cheese pockets as directed in the recipe, except don’t cook.
  • Place in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.
  • To cook from frozen, put the pockets in the air fryer, seam down, for 5 to 7 minutes at 380 degrees Fahrenheit.
Storage And Reheating Instructions:

  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, preheat the air fryer to 360 degrees Fahrenheit and heat for 1-3 minutes until crispy.

Pro Tips:

  • Be sure to warm the tortillas before use. Otherwise, they make crack when you fold them.
  • Make sure all the shredded cheese on top is pressed down into the soften. This holds it in place so it doesn’t fly around in the air fryer.
  • The air fryer I used was the Instant Vortex Plus 6 quart. Since all air fryers are different, you will need to adjust the cook time based on the air fryer you are using.

Nutrition

Calories: 483kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 99mg | Sodium: 1278mg | Potassium: 242mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 654IU | Calcium: 448mg | Iron: 2mg

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